teredo Synonyms
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teredo Meaning
teredo (n)
typical shipworm
teredo (n.)
A genus of long, slender, wormlike bivalve mollusks which bore into submerged wood, such as the piles of wharves, bottoms of ships, etc.; -- called also shipworm. See Shipworm. See Illust. in App.
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typical shipwormA genus of long, slender, wormlike bivalve mollusks which bore into submerged wood, such as the piles of wharves, bottoms of ships, etc.; -- cal
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Teredo navalis, commonly known as the shipworm, is a marine bivalve mollusk that burrows into wood submerged in saltwater.
Shipworms release acid that weakens wood, allowing them to bore into it and create intricate tunnels.
Teredo infestations can significantly damage wooden structures such as boats, piers, and pilings.
Shipworms are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.
